Trump called the OCE "unfair," but questioned its prioritization compared to "tax reform, healthcare, and so many other things of far greater importance."
With all that Congress has to work on, do they really have to make the weakening of the Independent Ethics Watchdog, as unfair as it
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2017
........may be, their number one act and priority. Focus on tax reform, healthcare and so many other things of far greater importance! #DTS
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2017
On Monday night, the House Republican Caucus voted to weaken the OCE's independence and place it back under the authority of the House Ethics Committee, which is controlled by party leaders.
